Irish Election Literature

… what you maybe meant to keep…

From an Irish Press Supplement to celebrate 50 years of Fianna Fail , an interview with former TD Mary Brigid Ryan February 5, 2015

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Candidate profiles from the 1989 Fianna Fail Committee of 15 Elections February 2, 2015


From the Clár for the 1989 Fianna Fail Ard Fhies profiles of the candidates running for the Committee of 15. Among those running were Mary Hanafin and Micheál Martin.

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“Euroelections ’84” Some pages from a Fianna Fail Seminar on the 1984 European Elections January 29, 2015


Prior to the 1984 European Elections Fianna Fail had a number of Seminars for members on forthcoming European Elections. I’ve included the details of the seminar and some pages from the accompanying booklet. Included are messages from Charles Haughey, Gerry Collins and various details about Fianna Fail rules and the European Parliament.

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Leaflet from Niall Collins and Charlie O’Connor – Fianna Fail -Dublin South West January 19, 2015

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An unusual one here with a leaflet from Dublin South West from Niall Collins TD, of the Limerick constituency, and Tallaght based Councillor Charlie O’Connor .
Many Thanks to the sender
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Leaflet from Jim Gibbons, Liam Aylward, Tom Nolan, Paddy Carpenter, Mick Lanigan -Fianna Fail -1977 Carlow Kilkenny January 12, 2015


From the 1977 General Election a leaflet for Fianna Fail Carlow Kilkenny candidates Jim Gibbons, Liam Aylward, Tom Nolan, Paddy Carpenter and Mick Lanigan. Despite fielding five candidate in a five seater Fianna Fail won three seats with Tom Nolan, Jim Gibbons and Liam Aylward all elected. We also have a message from Jack Lynch to voters and an outline of Fianna Fails 1977 General Election policies.

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1985 Speech by Charles J. Haughey TD to the First Annual Dinner of the Friends of Fianna Fail in America January 10, 2015

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A 1985 speech from then leader of Fianna Fail Charles J Haughey to the First Annual Dinner of the Friends of Fianna Fail in America. Its quite interesting in that it is very Rebulican in tone and illustrates efforts to get Irish America involved in the Northern Question as well as helping Ireland economically. Its 15 pages long so I uploaded in pdf, Click here to launch in pdf or click on the image below to do so.

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The Programme for the 1988 Cairde Fail ‘Dinnéar An Taoisigh’ with Prizes and Menu January 5, 2015

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I previously posted the Programme For The 1987 Fianna Fail ‘Dinnéar An Taoisigh’ With Prizes, Menu And Cigars , so thought I’d post the following years one too. Some nice prizes on offer, a decent menu however no cigars on the menu in 1988!

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“The Psalm of Haughey” December 31, 2014

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“The Psalm of Haughey” , kindly sent to me recently. No idea what publication it comes from, I assume its from the late 1970’s.
Many thanks to the sender
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Leaflet from Niall Andrews, Eileen Lemass, Jim Tunney -Fianna Fail -1984 European Elections -Dublin December 30, 2014


From the 1984 European Electionsa leaflet for Niall Andrews, Eileen Lemass and Jim Tunney who were running for Fianna Fail in Dublin. Niall Andrews and Eileen Lemass were elected.
Result here.
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From 2005 issue 7 of the Ogra Fianna Fail Newsletter ‘Grassroots’ December 18, 2014

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From 2005 issue 7 of the Ogra Fianna Fail Newsletter ‘Grassroots’ . Uploaded in pdf here or click on the image to launch.
Other issues of ‘Grassroots’ are posted here
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Christmas Newsletter from Cormac Devlin – Fianna Fail – Dun Laoghaire December 10, 2014

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The December 2014 Newsletter from Fianna Fail Dun Laoghaire Councillor Cormac Devlin.
His Website
Many thanks to the sender.
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“Ideal as a Christmas Gift” an Ad for the 1989 Fianna Fail Diary December 6, 2014

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From the October 1988 edition of the “FF Newsletter” for Fianna Fail members an ad for the 1989 Fianna Fail Diary.
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“Water Charges Rip Off!” Leaflet from Senator Marc MacSharry -Fianna Fail -Sligo North Leitrim November 26, 2014


A recent “Water Charges Rip Off!” Leaflet from Fianna Fail Sligo based Senator Marc MacSharry.
Many thanks to the sender.
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John Keating For Ogra Fianna Fail “Policy and Campaigns” November 7, 2014

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John Keating from Trinity is running for policy officer at the Ogra Fianna Fail National Conference . John is a grand-nephew of former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating.
John’s slogan “Keating is leading” is a nod to his uncle’s famous “Leadership” slogan of 1993.
Many thanks to the sender
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Eoin Neylon for President of Ogra Fianna Fail Leaflet

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A leaflet from Eoin Neylon who is running for the position of President of Ógra Fianna Fail at the National Conference.
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“Cllr. Naoise O’Cearúil for Ogra President” Leaflet November 6, 2014

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A leaflet from Maynooth based Fianna Fail Councillor Naoise O’Cearúil who is running for the position of President of Ogra Fianna Fail.
Many Thanks to the sender.
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The Clar for the 2014 Ógra Fianna Fail Youth Conference -November 7th and 8th 2014 November 4, 2014

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The Clar for the 2014 Ógra Fianna Fail Youth Conference being held in Clane on November 7th and 8th 2014 .uploaded in pdf format, click here or on the image to launch.
Many thanks to the sender

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Flyer for Sylvester Barrett -Fianna Fail -1968 Clare By-Election October 28, 2014

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From the 1968 Clare By-Election a flyer for Fianna Fail candidate Sylvester Barrett. Barrett was elected polling 19,066 votes. He held the seat until his retirement in 1987 and also served as an MEP for Munster from 1984 to 1989.
Many thanks to the sender.
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